Employment and Training Counsellor - Grand Marais, St. Laurent

Manitoba Metis FederationWinnipeg, Manitoba

Il y a plus de 30 jours

Description de poste

POSTING # 24-02-001 (Grand Marais)

24-02-003 (St. Laurent)

NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE 42201

POSITION TYPE FULL-TIME

Job Duties / Competencies :

Conduct assessments of clients to determine employment needs and eligibility for MET programs and services;
Assess client needs through an interview process, gather information and determine eligibility, determine client training / employment readiness, career / education goals;
Provide clients with job search assistance, information on programs, services and community resources, referrals to counselling or community services, and labour market information;
Develop appropriate employment and training plans with clients and match the identified employment needs with appropriate MET programs or services;
Provide ongoing counselling support to clients during employment and training activities;
Prepare and monitor cash flows and other financial documentation for client files;
Research and access labour market information and job postings utilizing the Internet, local newspapers and other professional publications;
Establish and maintain a network of contacts with community resource programs, school divisions, training institutions, and other government programs and services.

Skills and Qualifications :

Post-secondary education and experience in the Social Sciences field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience;

Minimum of two years of experience in employment / career counselling;

Experience facilitating presentations and workshops to client groups;

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and computerized case / client management data systems;

Experience establishing and maintaining solid working relationships with a diverse array of partners, clients, and co-workers;

Strong client orientation and quality assurance skills, organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure and adapt to conflicting and tight deadlines;

Experience working with Indigenous non-profit organizations, volunteer boards & committees is preferred;

Knowledge of Métis culture and MMF programs and services is a definite asset; and,

Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.